Holding steady – A turbulent Middle East market separates the committed from the faint-hearted

The Middle East has lost some of its lustre, but many are hanging on for expected rewards

Emerging markets are by nature volatile, frequently impacted by events such as political instability, civil unrest, corruption and other economic forces. The extremes of growth and decline could hardly be more apparent than in the Middle East, where the collapse in oil prices has prompted a great deal of soul searching.